Tag: Global Health

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has reclaimed its position as the world’s top infectious disease killer, surpassing diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria. Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights a troubling trend: while significant progress was made in combating TB over the last two decades, the disease has seen a resurgence, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.